Which of the following statements is correct regarding the famous Kailashnath Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the famous Kailashnath Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora?
A. It was constructed by joining structural stone blocks brought from outside.
B. It was built under the patronage of the Pallava King Rajasimha.
C. It was built by cutting a single rock from top to bottom.
D. It belongs to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Kailashnath Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora is a monolithic structure excavated out of a single rock hill from the top downwards under the Rashtrakuta King Krishna I.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Which monument is known as the 'Symbol of Love'?
A. Humayun's Tomb
B. Qutub Minar
C. Taj Mahal
D. Red Fort

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and is universally recognized as a symbol of love.

Question #2
Which of the following is the oldest extant mosque in India?
A. Jama Masjid, Delhi
B. Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
C. Moti Masjid
D. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, located in the Qutub complex, was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1193 and is the oldest surviving mosque in India.

Question #3
The unique structural monument 'Kailasanatha Temple' at Ellora belongs to which specific group of cave numbers?
A. Cave 15
B. Cave 21
C. Cave 16
D. Cave 10

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Kailashnath Temple is located in Cave 16 of the Ellora cave complex in Maharashtra, a world-famous rock-cut monolithic marvel.